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Canada ends parental sponsorship of new immigrants, causing families to be separated
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Canadian government recently announced that it is indefinitely suspending new permanent resident sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents. Until the suspension, a limited number of qualifying Canadian citizens and permanent residents could apply to bring a parent or grandparent to Canada. The only option now is a 10-year super visa, which allows people to stay…
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Research reveals barriers to equal parental leave in Australia
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from Monash Business School has found that fathers and partners still struggle to access paid parental leave, despite legal changes aimed at paving the way. Australia provides 12 months of unpaid parental leave under the Fair Work National Employment Standards for most employees. To qualify for paid parental leave, parents must rely on up…
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